Pochury Naga tribe

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The Pochury Naga tribe is an indigenous community of Nagaland in Northeast India, known for its rich traditional customs, vibrant attire, and participation in regional cultural festivals.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Naga tribe
ethnic group
indigenous community
artForm basketry
folk dances
traditional folk songs
wood carving
continent Asia
country India
countrySubdivision Northeastern Region of India
linked to: Northeast India
culturalRegion Eastern Naga cultural area
linked to: Naga cultural area
culture Naga culture
demographicLocation rural highland areas of Nagaland
ethnolinguisticGroup Tibeto-Burman peoples
festivalParticipation Hornbill Festival of Nagaland
linked to: Hornbill Festival
governedBy village councils
hasCustom age-group based youth dormitory traditions (historically)
community feasts
rituals linked to agriculture
heritageStatus recognized Scheduled Tribe in India
knownFor participation in regional cultural festivals
rich traditional customs
vibrant traditional attire
language Pochury language
locatedIn Nagaland
Northeast India
migrationPattern historically village-based, with limited long-distance migration
modernReligion predominantly Christian
partOf Naga people
linked to: Naga peoples
politicalStatus Scheduled Tribe under Indian Constitution
primaryEconomicActivity subsistence agriculture
region Phek district
linked to: Phek
religion Christianity
traditional animist beliefs
socialStructure clan-based organization
state Nagaland
traditionalDress beaded ornaments
colorful handwoven shawls
headgear decorated with feathers
traditionalHousing wooden thatched houses
traditionalOccupation animal husbandry
shifting cultivation
terrace farming
weaving
traditionalReligion indigenous animist practices (historically)
usesScript Latin script for Pochury language (via missionary influence)

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Hornbill Festival hasParticipant Pochury Naga tribe
Pochury language spokenBy Pochury Naga people
linked to: Pochury Naga tribe
Meluri sub-division primaryHomelandOf Pochury Naga community
linked to: Pochury Naga tribe